Twisted Tresses!

Pearl Embellished Denim Vest - Chicnova

Hi-Low Top - 99labels.com

Purple Pants - Spring Break

Floral Print Shoes - Linking Road

Golden Bag - Romwe - I'm loving this new bag of mine!

Sometimes you don't need a haircut to change the look of your hair, sometimes all it takes is a new hairstyle to look different. This is what I tried when Rhea from FUSS invited us for a Monsoon Party at the new JCB salon at Khar. The stylists twisted my hair on both sides from the front and pinned it at the back  and then took all of it and pinned it on the side and voila I had a new look :) 

This is one style I am gonna try again. And when I get to do it with the company of these beauties, it is even more fun!

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Ri(t)ch Styles 4th Blogversary Spa Party

Ri(t)ch Styles celebrated their 4th Blogversary at the newly launched Jean Claude Biguine Salon and Spa at Khar this weekend! How time flies! I still remember just starting my blog and here we stand today, 4 years from then, and way ahead :) So obviously the party had to be special, and that made us decide to keep a SPA PARTY. A morning of pampering along with some cake, champagne and tasty eats, marked the celebrations. The guests were well taken care of, while they got themselves pampered with a manicure, pedicure, hair wash & blow dry and scalp & shoulder massages. PS and me had loads of fun hosting it and a fabulous time with the lovely people who came to celebrate with us.

The pictures are going to take you through the super morning spent relaxing and enjoying! Don't envy us ;)

All set for the party to start :)

With the lovelies Anusree and Natasha

Natasha getting all set for her pedicure. I loved the bright pink nail polish that she ended it with.

Meesha getting a stylish blow dry

My girls - Pallavi, Simrath and Meesha :)

And the Champagne starts to flow............

Simrath got a lovely shimmer manicure done

A relaxing hair wash and blow dry for Pallavi

Time to cut the cake :)

And this is what I wore....

Dress - Remanika

Tangerine Shoes - Citywalk

Hair - Jean Claude Biguine

On this note, we start a new year in the life of Ri(t)ch Styles and hope that it just gets better and better with the support of wonderful readers like you. Thank you for all the love you have given us since we started :)

Photo Credits: Twinkle Dalal

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Mid-Day in Paris with ELLE Fashionwear And Jean-Claude Biguine

ELLE Fashionwear held their first ever blogger meet in Mumbai recently at their Linking road store to preview their Spring Summer '13 collection. Themed as 'Mid-Day in Paris', the agenda also included discussing the nuances of French fashion with the ELLE design team as well as get styling tips from the professionals of Jean-Claude Biguine. While botanical prints dominated the collection, we got a preview to the neons that will make an entry into their collection in the coming weeks. Shorts, floral prints, asymmetrical dresses and flirty tops, all that a girl needs to look and feel cool in the hot summer that has hit us already!

Botanical prints and cool fabrics in the current SS '13 collection

Neons and bright colours that will make an enter the collection in the next few weeks

The JCB team getting me ready for my styling session

And Voila! :)

This botanical print dress caught my eye and this is what I chose to style my look around. I loved what JCB did to my hair and how the over all look turned out. An evening of Fashion, Champagne and Hors d'oeuvres along with a chance to catch up with my fellow bloggers - fun as always! :)

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Jean-Claude Biguine's latest promotion and Spa Mani-Pedi Giveaway :)

I walked into Jean-Claude Biguine yesterday for one of my monthly salon regimes but as usual first checked with them on their seasonal promotions - You never know how it benefits you! And guess what, their latest promotion is called Friends with Benefits :) Ahem! Wait, before you send your mind thinking into some other tangent, let me tell you what it is - Swing by any of their salons across the country with a friend, on a Monday or Tuesday and give in to pure French indulgence with a chic 15% off the bill. Your minimum spend should be INR 1500($30). That's a great deal according to me since I get some quality time with a friend as well :)

We also have a giveaway on the blog from Jean-Claude Biguine for the readers of Ri(t)ch Styles :D Lucky you people!! The giveaway is a voucher which entitles one lucky winner to a SPA Manicure and Pedicure :)

Headquartered out of Paris with numerous salons around the globe, Jean-Claude Biguine has been present in India since 2008. With five branches in Mumbai (Bandra, Lower Parel, Kemps Corner, Colaba and Juhu) and one in Bangalore (Vittal Mallaya Road), they provide innovative beauty solutions ranging from head to toe under a single roof.

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 Now sit back and wait for the results. :D

Jean Claude Biguine's Bridal Collection 2012

One of my BFF's is getting married next month!!!!! *Dancing* I'm so excited I can't tell you. From the day its been fixed I've been just giving her tips and loads of advice (sometimes I feel it's unwanted, but who cares). Besties don't get maried again and again, do they? ;)

Needless to say, I am responsible for a lot of the preparations, especially her trousseau and bridal get up and all. Wanting her to look her gorgeous best at the wedding, I'm sparing no effort there. Since last week I've started inquiring for her bridal and reception make-up and hair-do. Post talking to a good number of celebrity artists and renowned salons and seeing their work, I've finally shortlisted a few. One of them is the Jean Claude Biguine (JCB) chain of salons who have just launched their Bridal Collection 2012.

I loved some of their looks but am still a little confused on which one to finalize on for her reception. Which one do you guys suggest from the looks below?

I love the 1st and the 4th look but we still need to finalize the outfit to zero down on which one to freeze. The hair and make-up packages start INR 6,000 ($120) onwards depending on the stylist you choose. I found the prices really pocket friendly for looking your best on one of the most memorable days of your life. They also have packages for family and friends.

Headquartered out of Paris with numerous salons around the globe, JCB has been present in India since 2008. With five branches in Mumbai (Bandra, Lower Parel, Kemps Corner, Colaba and Juhu) and one in Bangalore (Vittal Mallaya Road), they provide innovative beauty solutions ranging from head to toe under a single roof. I've been a regular their salons for the last few years and especially love their spa treatments. You can read about my last spa visit here.

All the to be brides out there, I surely recommend JCB to you for your big day :) 

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Shimmer at Jean Claude Biguine :)

I don't know about you guys, but this week started on a really stressful note for me, not so much due to work but more so because of the longgggggggg travel hours due to the non stop rain. The rain also played havoc with my skin, starting to make it look dull and hence I HAD TO find a solution to do away with both my problems. Deciding to go in for a midweek spa therapy :D, I zeroed down on Jean Claude Biguine (JCB) at Colaba for the perfect session of pampering that my past experience at their Bandra salon had taught me along with recommendations from quite a few people.

Headquartered out of Paris with numerous salons around the globe, JCB has been present in India since 2008. With five branches in Mumbai (Bandra, Lower Parel, Kemps Corner, Colaba & Juhu) and one in Bangalore (Vittal Mallaya Road), they provide innovative beauty solutions ranging from head to toe under a single roof.

As the day started, I couldn't wait for it to get over ;) And when it got over, you should have seen the speed with which I rushed! Located at Woodhouse Road, the place is the newest of the lot in Mumbai. Stepping in, I was warmly greeted by the Salon Manager - Gunjan who then gave me a complete overview of the services they offer, for me to plan what to get done. Hair services, facials, body therapies, mani-pedis (whew!), there was quite a choice. The products they use in all the treatments are atleast  90% organic, if not more :)

Organic Products used in their individual kits(one kit for one person for one facial to maintain hygiene)

Gunjan then introduced me to Sandra ( a really sweet French therapist) who sat with me to understand my requirement. Since my mission was to look and feel good - inside and out, we settled on what I was going to get done - a Phytomer body therapy. Phytomer is a top of the range French brand of Marine cosmetics made with different sea elements and algae, which I was told works wonders on the skin. She recommended the 'Satin Shimmer' treatment which would revive my skin and bring out its natural shine along with making it smooth. I was set! She led me to one of the spa rooms and how time flew for the next one hour I just didn't realize. :D

The Spa room

Phytomer products to be used for the 'Satin Shimmer' therapy

The therapy involved 3 steps:

1. a toning body scrub of sea salts to get rid of the dead skin
2. a marine body mask to detoxify the skin which I could actually feel penetrating my skin with a different kind of tingling feeling all over. I was wrapped like a mummy  :O for over 15 minutes while Sandra gave a nice head and foot massage to further relax me ( there is a slight seaweed smell which some people may not like but bearing it is worth the result)
3. a hydracontinue body milk moisturisation to hydrate and seal in the moisture of the body

I was mighty impressed with the results and there was this lovely shine to my skin :) A very happy me!!!

I'm already considering my next visit for their Kerastase hair therapy where they electronically analyze the scalp and then suggest the treatment. For this too they have have a separate Kerastase treatment room where there is no disturbance while you are being taken care of.

Kerastase Room

JCB offers loyalty cards to their regular customers which entitle them to special privileges. They keep running regular offers too like they are currently offering a stylish umbrella on spends worth Rs. 2,000 or more across all salons. Specifically, JCB Colaba is offering unlimited services for a month for Rs. 30,000.

For those who are planning their next spa treatment, I would surely recommend JCB! Do let me know how your experience was :)